Benchmark International Arena is an iconic venue nestled in the Water Street area of Downtown Tampa. Renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities, amazing food and drink selection, and vibrant atmosphere, Benchmark International Arena is the premier destination for unforgettable live events. With a seating capacity of over 20,000, the arena offers ample space to accommodate all audiences, ensuring everyone can enjoy the excitement.🙌🤩

If you love hockey, then you're in luck as the Benchmark International Arena is the proud home of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning. Cheer alongside fellow fans and witness the three-time Stanley Cup Champions battle it out on the ice. 🏒🥅🏆 The fun doesn't stop there because the arena hosts an array of world-class concert tours featuring top artists from every genre, so there's something for every music lover to enjoy.🎸🎶

Beyond hockey and concerts, there are many other awesome events at Amalie Arena. If you are looking for something family-friendly, shows such as Disney on Ice, provide entertainment suitable for all ages. ⛸️Amalie hosts Bolts Brew Fest, the perfect annual event for Tampa Bay's avid beer-loving community.🍻 In addition, you can find comedy shows, conventions, and more sporting events from time to time, such as college basketball, Monster Jam, and UFC fights. and more.🥊

Conveniently located near Water Street's vibrant dining and entertainment scene, Amalie Arena offers easy access to tons of incredible restaurants, bars, and attractions, ensuring your experience extends beyond its walls. Make the most of your night out at Amalie Arena by having a quick bite at Sparkman Wharf, making a dinner reservation at Boulon before the event, enjoying family time at the Florida Aquarium, or grabbing a glass of wine before or after at Wine on Water--the options are endless!🍽️🍷

Benchmark International Arena - VENUE POLICIES

BAG POLICY

🎒Bags larger than 12x12x12″ are prohibited at AMALIE Arena. Large bags (not including small clutches) are required to go through an X-ray scanner before entry. Medical and parenting bags exceeding these sizes are permitted but are subject to additional search procedures. For hockey games, bags larger than 4×7″ are required to go through an X-ray scanner before entry.

RE-ENTRY POLICY

🚷Vinik Sports Group is committed to the safety and well-being of all guests, employees, players, and performers. Because of those safety and security concerns, AMALIE Arena does not permit guests to exit and re-enter the facility during hockey games or events. Guests wishing to exit AMALIE Arena for any reason will not be allowed back into the arena, per the facility’s re-entry policy.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

The following items cannot be brought into the Benchmark International Arena events:

🚫Bags larger than 12x12x12" are prohibited. Medical and parenting bags exceeding these sizes are permitted but are subject to additional search procedures.

🚫For hockey, still cameras with a lens smaller than 6 inches will be permitted. For all concerts and other events, small "point and click" cameras are permitted, and all other cameras are prohibited. Video and audio recording devices and camera bags are also prohibited.

🚫Binoculars are permitted.* Binocular bags are not permitted

🚫Video or audio recording devices

🚫Laser pointers

🚫Weapons of any kind

🚫Bottles, cans, or containers of any kind

🚫Sharp objects, sticks, or poles of any kind

🚫Fireworks

🚫Pepper spray or mace

🚫Food or beverage items

🚫drugs or controlled substances

🚫Chairs, folding chairs, or any other type of individual chair for use

🚫Wrapped gifts

🚫Large banners or signs, banners or signs with objectionable language, banners or signs on a pole of any kind

🚫Noisemakers and horns

🚫Wallet chains and long chains/sharp spikes

🚫Keep in mind that AMALIE Arena will utilize a variety of search techniques at all entry points

🚫Subject to change depending on the visiting concert or event's policies

RIDESHARE

🚘Rideshare recommended: Leave your car at home and avoid traffic by using Uber or Lyft! Rideshare guests can be dropped off in our 15-minute circle located just east of the intersection of Morgan St. and Channelside Dr. before the event.

🚘There are rideshare pickup locations for after the event at the intersections of Jefferson St and Eunice St, Nebraska Ave and Eunice St, Nebraska Ave and Cumberland Ave, and Water St and Cumberland Ave. There will be signage at these locations that says Rider Pick Up, which will be placed by the city before the end of each event.

PARKING

🅿️Pam Iorio Parking Garage - Located at Channelside Dr. and S Florida Ave./S Morgan St., this garage is a 0.1-mile walk to the arena and is recommended for those arriving from the south. The non-event rate is $2 for the first hour and $3 for each additional hour.

🅿️Channelside Parking Garage - This garage is recommended for those arriving from the east, such as North Tampa or Orlando. It offers secure and affordable parking.

🅿️Port Garage - Located on E. Cumberland Ave. and S 12th St., this garage is a 0.3-mile walk to the arena.

🅿️Florida Aquarium Lot - Located on the east side of the Channelside Dr. traffic circle, south of the Aquarium Lot, this lot is a 0.4-mile walk to the arena.

🅿️Garrison Street Lot - Located south of S 12th St. off of Channelside Dr., this lot is a 0.3-mile walk to the arena.

👉 View more stadium policies here!

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